NEIGHBORHOOD
Kashmere Gardens
Texas · Houston · 11,904 residents · 4.71 sq mi
The short version
Kashmere Gardens is home to 11,904 people in Houston. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 9% of adults. 46% of homes are owner-occupied. 27.4% of people here live below the federal poverty line. That trails the Houston median by roughly 38%. Median household income is $40,340, under the $82,259 national median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Kashmere Gardens; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,904
Population density
2,529 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.71 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$40,340
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,729
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.4%
Finance & insurance13.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
Information11.2%
Other services5.4%
Retail trade4.6%
Public administration4.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Education & health services1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$206,771
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,044
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.2%
53.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.50 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(280)
Black53.2%(6,328)
Hispanic / Latino42.2%(5,025)
Asian0.2%(28)
Other2%(243)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(280)
Black53.2%(6,328)
Hispanic / Latino42.2%(5,025)
Asian0.2%(28)
Other2%(243)
Diversity Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
Female
52.6%
Foreign born
15.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Kashmere Gardens, Houston, Texas?
Kashmere Gardens, Houston, Texas has about 11,904 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Kashmere Gardens, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Kashmere Gardens, Houston, Texas earns about $40,340 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Kashmere Gardens, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Kashmere Gardens, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $206,771, and the typical rent is about $1,044 a month.
How educated are people in Kashmere Gardens, Houston, Texas?
About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kashmere Gardens, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Kashmere Gardens, Houston, Texas?
About 27.4% of people in Kashmere Gardens, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024